G oog le BadWeB | Login/out | Topics | Search | Custodians | Register | Edit Profile

Buell Forum » Knowledge Vault (tech, parts, apparel, & accessories topics) » Troubleshooting (Poor Starting/Running/Handling/Ride Issues) » Archive through April 26, 2010 » Had to pull clutch when starting... once « Previous Next »

Author Message
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Adventoris
Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 - 08:34 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I had a damaged battery with my '03 XB9R (revealed by rattling starter relays... I think). During the very first start with a brand new battery, nothing happened. When pulling the clutch, after some hesitating, started superbly. After that has worked normally, no need for clutch. So works fine but the suspicion remains. What's the role of clutch here? Could there be something hidden that may come back later?
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Kalali
Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 - 10:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Sounds like the clutch safety switch. Some people bypass the switch by shorting it out. It's cheap to replace, under $5 IIRC.
« Previous Next »

Add Your Message Here
Post:
Bold text Italics Underline Create a hyperlink Insert a clipart image

Username: Posting Information:
This is a private posting area. Only registered users and custodians may post messages here.
Password:
Options: Post as "Anonymous" (Valid reason required. Abusers will be exposed. If unsure, ask.)
Enable HTML code in message
Automatically activate URLs in message
Action:

Topics | Last Day | Tree View | Search | User List | Help/Instructions | Rules | Program Credits Administration